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1                  USB Audio Sonica Manual
version: ASQ-061002
Table of Contents
Introduction   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
What’s in the Box?   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Sonica Features  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
System Requirements   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Windows:  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Apple Macintosh®:  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
A Closer Look...  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Windows XP   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Windows 2000   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Windows Me  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Mac OS 9.2.2    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Mac OS X (10.1.3 or later)   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Hooking Up Your Sonica  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Using the Sonica with a Software DVD Player   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Using the SRS TruSurround XT™ Software   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Sonica and the Windows Sound System   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Sonica and the Macintosh Sound Manager   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Sonica and Macintosh OS X   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Sonica Warranty   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Sonica by M-Audio. Sonica is your audio
upgrade for any PC or Macintosh computer*, utilizing the convenience of
your computer’s USB port—no tools, computer disassembly, or power
supply is needed.The Sonica brings you true 24-bit 96kHz audio for the
highest quality stereo, virtual surround, and multi-channel surround
sound available today.
Please take the time to read this User Guide. It will tell you how to install
the Sonica on your particular computer and instruct you on how to get
the most from your Sonica audio interface.
*must meet minimum system requirements
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What’s in the Box?
The following items are included with your Sonica:
•  Sonica audio interface
•  One (1) standard USB cable
•  Midiman/M-Audio driver CD (includes driver installation software)
•  Product manual and warranty card
Sonica Features
•  Portable 24-bit/96kHz audio upgrade for laptops and desktops
•  Digital connector for surround sound receiver or MiniDisc
•  Analog connector for powered speakers or stereo receiver
•  Supports Dolby Digital 5.1 (AC3)®, Dolby Pro Logic®, DTS®, and
other encoded multi-channel formats
•  Advanced SRS  TruSurround XT® technology delivers 5.1 virtual
surround sound over stereo speakers, deep bass enhancement, and
Dialog Enhancement
•  Completely USB-powered (no power supply required)
•  One-year warranty
Technical Features
•  USB-to-S/PDIF Optical Out and 1/8" Mini Analog Line Out
•  S/PDIF Optical Out can transmit either Linear PCM, or a digitally
encoded surround sound signal such as Dolby Digital AC-3 or DTS
•  Sonica supports the following output formats: 24-bit Linear PCM;
16-bit Linear PCM; 16-bit  AC-3, Dolby Pro Logic, or DTS over
optical connector
•  Sonica supports the following sampling frequencies (Hz): 8000, 9600,
11025, 12000, 16000, 22050, 24000, 32000, 44100, 48000, 88200, 96000
•  Audio Performance Specifications: Dynamic Range: 97 dB (typical, -60
dB input, A-weighted); Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 97 dB (typical, A-
weighted);THD+N: -87 dB (typical)
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